Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership

California Baptist University Division of Online & Professional Studies’ Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership (MOL) program enhances leadership skills for a variety of roles in public, private, and non-profit organizations, allowing graduates to be competitive in the global workforce. The Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership program will equip professionals with the competitive knowledge and experience necessary to provide value added insight to the organization.

Program Highlights:

Accelerated - Finish your degree in 12 months

Convenient - Designed for working professionals, classes are offered online or in hybrid format

Flexible - Complete coursework around your schedule

Purpose and Objectives

The Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership degree program will provide specific training, growth and development in decision-making, communication, conflict and change management, strategic management, human resource management, and approaches to leadership across cultures. The program will review motivation, ethics, creativity, strategic planning and vision, group development, teamwork, technology, and organizational development. It will expose students to theories and application of effective leadership in a variety of organizational contexts. Students will learn how to manage and motivate individuals and teams and discover how to use strategies and models to effect change within a variety of leadership and organizational structures.

Greg Bowden, Ed.D., Program Director

Graduates of CBU's Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership program are prepared for management and executive level leadership positions in today's fast paced global business environment. The program studies complex and current issues in leadership as well as the social dynamics of organizations, problem solving, strategic planning, research methodology, and policy formulation.

The Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership will prepare students to advance their proficiency as well as their profession as business leaders, managers, trainers, administrators, designers and leaders in a range of business and educational settings and capacities, including work in the fields of education, entertainment, government, religious organizations, retail businesses, healthcare, business, sports, politics, and nonprofits.

Designed for Working Professionals

CBU's Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership program is uniquely designed for full time employed working professionals seeking to develop leadership skills and competencies. Offering both online and hybrid courses, students can complete coursework around their own schedule. A Master's degree in Organizational Leadership from CBU will sharpen a leader's aptitude, management techniques and best practices, increase opportunities for career advancement, and help individuals reach their full potential.

Interactive Distance Learning

With small, interactive classes, Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership students receive individual attention from dedicated instructors while also learning from the diverse experiences and perspectives of fellow professionals. Emphasizing experiential learning through practical application of theory, MOL coursework incorporates rigorous assignments based on current case studies derived from real-world issues and crisis scenarios as well as relevant and contemporary literature. Teams work together to solve simulations and effectively communicate and mediate crisis, evaluate organizational assets and improve efficiencies by effectively utilizing the resources of an organization or business.